What to Do on a Yes Day: 34 Ideas for Maximum Fun and Zero Regrets

A “Yes Day” is exactly what it sounds like—a day when you say “yes” to (almost) everything. Inspired by the idea of letting go of routine, opening up to fun, and letting someone else make the rules, Yes Days are popular with kids, couples, and adventurous adults alike. But once you’ve said “yes” to having a Yes Day… what now?

Here are 34 fun, silly, sweet, and just-a-little-wild ideas for what to do on your next Yes Day. Warning: you might end up with whipped cream in your hair, glitter on your floor, or a new core memory.

1. Eat dessert for breakfast.
   Start your day with pancakes, ice cream, or a donut the size of your head.
2. Have a pajama-only rule.
   No getting dressed today—just PJs, robes, or full-on onesies.
3. Make a giant blanket fort.
   Add twinkle lights, pillows, snacks, and declare it the “Yes Fort.”
4. Let the kids (or partner) plan the entire day.
   You said yes—now hand over the schedule.
5. Say yes to screen time (with limits).
   Watch that movie marathon, play those games, enjoy it guilt-free.
6. Visit three playgrounds in one day.
   Yes Days are perfect for trying all the slides and swings within a 10-mile radius.
7. Have a backwards meal day.
   Dinner for breakfast, breakfast for dinner, and dessert for lunch.
8. Do a crazy hairstyle challenge.
   Colored hair chalk, temporary spray, or whatever chaos a 6-year-old hairstylist dreams up.
9. Let them pick your outfit.
   Yes, even if you end up in mismatched socks and a tiara.
10. Go to a dollar store and say yes to five random things.
    Chaos in aisle three—approved.
11. Have a dance party in the living room.
    Bonus points for glow sticks or disco lights.
12. Say yes to karaoke.
    Whether it’s on YouTube or a full-blown karaoke machine, sing it out.
13. Visit a local museum or aquarium.
    Say yes to pressing every button and reading every plaque.
14. Go out for milkshakes or bubble tea.
    And yes—you can get the large size.
15. Say yes to silly photo shoots.
    Costumes, filters, or reenacting famous movie scenes—it all counts.
16. Try a food you’ve never had before.
    Whether it’s sushi, starfruit, or sour candy, say yes to the unknown.
17. Build your own pizza or sundae bar.
    Toppings galore. Make it as weird as you want.
18. Take a spontaneous road trip.
    Even if it’s just to a small town 30 minutes away—say yes to the detour.
19. Go thrifting or treasure hunting.
    Say yes to funky hats, mismatched mugs, or that weird lava lamp.
20. Get crafty with zero rules.
    Glue, glitter, googly eyes—create absolute artistic mayhem.
21. Visit the beach, lake, or park and get muddy.
    Yes Days are for messy memories.
22. Let them stay up late.
    One night of bedtime rebellion won’t hurt.
23. Say yes to doing something you always say no to.
    Water balloon fights? Loud toys? Backyard wrestling? It’s Yes Day—go for it.
24. Go somewhere new—even in your own city.
    A new park, museum, coffee shop, or hidden trail you’ve never tried.
25. Create your own Yes Day scavenger hunt.
    Include “silly selfie,” “say hi to a stranger,” “buy a snack” tasks.
26. Make a YouTube video or short film.
    Use costumes and props, or just document your wild Yes Day.
27. Go somewhere that makes everyone feel like a kid again.
    Trampoline park, arcade, bowling alley—you know the vibe.
28. Eat lunch somewhere with no rules.
    Chips, pancakes, whipped cream sandwiches—yes, yes, yes.
29. Say yes to kindness challenges.
    Buy someone a coffee. Leave happy notes on cars. Hug everyone twice.
30. Do a silly challenge together.
    Like the Whisper Challenge, 7-second game, or “try not to laugh” contest.
31. Say yes to a snack run at the store.
    Let everyone pick their favorite treat—no questions asked.
32. Have a movie night with YES to snacks, soda, and sitting on the floor.
    Pajamas. Popcorn. Blankets. No rules.
33. Make a “Yes Jar” with ideas for future days.
    Write down requests you couldn’t fit in—and save them for next time.
34. End the day with a “What was the best part?” circle.
    Reflect, laugh, and maybe plan your next one right then and there.

Final Thoughts

A Yes Day isn’t about spending a ton of money or saying yes to chaos—it’s about saying yes to time, laughter, connection, and joy. Whether you’re following a kid’s wild itinerary or treating yourself to a “why not?” kind of day, the goal is the same: break routine and make memories. So the next time someone says, “Can we…?”—try saying yes.